Mar 19 Wednesday
Maine Public is very pleased to once again be the Atmospheric Media Sponsor for the 2025 Maine Science Festival (MSF). Held in Bangor each March, this year's festival takes place from March 19 to March 23. Like an art festival or film festival, the Maine Science Festival has over seventy events and activities over five days, all focused on science in Maine. Check out the entire program of events HERE.
The MSF is an amazing celebration of all aspects of science and fosters a connection to science for people from an amazing variety of backgrounds. Individuals who may not have formerly seen themselves as 'interested’ in science or even identified as 'scientists' walk away from each festival inspired to pursue new passions, ask new questions, and communicate the value of science as practitioners themselves. There is guaranteed to be something of interest for everyone!
For more details, updates, and information, visit the festival’s website at mainesciencefestival.org.
Mar 22 Saturday
Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:00 pmFranco Center in Lewiston
Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 2:30 pmOrion Performing Arts Center in Topshammidcoastsymphony.org
Maine Public is pleased to be a media sponsor of the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra’s Passionate and Fiery Compositions. Join guest conductor Hiroya Miura as he leads the MSO as they perform classic works around the theme of fire. The concerts will be performed on March 22 at the Franco Center in Lewiston and March 23 at the Orion Arts Center in Topsham.
To take advantage of the 15% Maine Public Member ticket discount, please use the code MSOMP25.
Mar 26 Wednesday
Join in the fun and register your team for the first News & Brews Trivia night of 2025!
Team check-in starts at 5:30pm. Trivia starts at 6:00pm!
*Note that we can’t accept teams with more than 5 players.
Register your team HERE
Mar 27 Thursday
Amanda Peters will discuss the book Waiting for the Long Night Moon with host Bill Nemitz on Thursday, March 27 at 7:00 pm.
Do you love books? Are you interested in hearing from the author and looking behind the curtain at what the author was thinking while writing? Perhaps have the author respond to a question or two that has been on your mind about a particular scene or character. Look no further than the Maine Public Book Club!
Click HERE to join the book club and receive information about book club news & events!
Mar 18 Tuesday
Pontine Theatre presents an original staging of Sarah Orne Jewett's "A White Heron" published in 1886. This production is the fifth staging of Jewett's stories. Born in South Berwick Maine, Jewett wrote of the rural folk of Maine and the beautiful landscape they inhabited. The performance also features Robert Frost's "The Star Splitter." Published in 1923 this poem tells of a farmer who burns down his house for the insurance money so that he can purchase a telescope to explore the stars and the planets.
The Wells Players troupe at Wells High School has announced that they willpresent the enchanting stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz on stage in the Olenn Performing ArtsCenter at Wells High School beginning March 19, 2025. This musical is based on the original children’s fantasy novel published in 1900, titled TheWonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. In 1939, the book was made into the MGM motionpicture The Wizard of Oz. Years later, it was adapted for the stage by John Kane for the RoyalShakespeare Company. Popular tunes in the play include "Over the Rainbow" and "Follow theYellow Brick Road."
Mar 20 Thursday
Life is hard enough for a bright and independent 13 year old girl in 1853, but when Abbie’s father moves the family to Matinicus Rock to tend the lighthouse, it becomes much worse. With a desperately harsh winter and a growing storm, Abbie’s courage and resolve will be tested in ways she never could have imagined. Inspired by the true story of Maine folk heroine Abigail Burgess, this is a story of community, isolation, and resilience in the face of forces far greater than ourselves.
Life is hard enough for a bright and independent 13 year old girl in1853, but when Abbie’s father moves the family to Matinicus Rock to tend the lighthouse, it becomes much worse. With a desperately harsh winter and a growing storm, Abbie’s courage and resolve will be tested in ways she never could have imagined. Inspired by the true story of Maine folk heroine Abigail Burgess, this is a story of community, isolation, and resilience in the face of forces far greater than ourselves.
Halfway There by Norm Foster
Mar 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22*, 23 – 2025
From the author of Lunenberg and The Ladies Foursome, comes a hilarious and heartwarming new comedy about the unshakeable bonds of female friendship!
Imagine Steel Magnolias meets The Golden Girls when four lovable ladies meet every day for coffee and a gab fest at a local diner in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia. A bit of change is inspired in everyone’s life when a handsome new doctor takes an interest in the youngest of the women, and her three wise-cracking friends decide to offer their advice. Filled to the brim with humor, heart and romance, grab your best friend or sweetheart and treat yourself to a great night out!
Tickets:$35 Adult / $30 Group (10+) / $15 Youth (ages 13-18). Read about our 35 Below discount program for theatre-lovers ages 19-35.
Thurs & Fri @ 7:00 pm / Sat @ 3:00 pm / Sun @ 2pm / Sat, Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm & 7:30 pmPricing includes all applicable fees. Call 782-3200 for Group Sales
Please join us for a post-show discussion with the cast and director following the Sun, Mar 16 2:00 pm matinee.The Pre-Show events are included in your ticket:Mar 20 – Wine Down Thursday – Wine Sampling Starts at 6:00 pmMar 22 – Saturday Night Samples – beer sampling starts at 6:30 pm.
Run Time: approx 2 hours
Hearing Assistance and handicapped seating are available upon request.
Sponsored by: Auburn Manufacturing, Lee Auto Malls, Schooner Estates, Twin City Times
Sheila Callaghan breaks all the rules of our image-obsessed culture in Women Laughing Alone With Salad. This raw comedy is served with a side of feminism and tossed with audacious imagery, biting social critique, and devastating humor.
Show Times:
Sunday: 3/16 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 3/23 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday: 3/30 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 3/26 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Mar 21 Friday